Chapter 54 Birthday Party
Chapter 54 Birthday Party
As soon as Nangong Jing returned to the Duke's Mansion, the people in the backyard received the news.
They were naturally jealous and even resentful of Nangong Jing, but now they wanted to have a good relationship with Nangong Jing. Didn't they see that Nangong Mu had found a good master because of Nangong Jing?
If they establish a good relationship with Nangong Jing, would they also have the opportunity to become a disciple of a strong man? Not to mention becoming a registered disciple, even just giving him some pointers would be a good thing.
Nangong Dao, Nangong Ling and Nangong Chen, not knowing whether it was a coincidence or an arrangement by their aunt, actually bumped into each other at the front yard door. There was some surprise in the eyes of the three of them when they looked at each other, thinking it was just a coincidence.
Even though the three of them usually work together to plot against Nangong Mu and Nangong Jing, in fact, their hearts have never been united.
But it wasn't surprising. There was only one heir to the Duke's throne, and the three of them were bound to fight each other sooner or later. It was just that, with Nangong Mu and Nangong Jing standing in the way, the three of them seemed so united. Even the youngest Nangong Chen understood this.
Although the three of them were a little surprised that they met by chance, they all knew each other's intentions. So after nodding to each other, they went straight in to find Nangong Mu without saying anything.
Although the three were illegitimate sons, they were also Nangong Tao's biological sons. Nangong Tao did not issue an order that no one was allowed to enter the front yard at will. Therefore, when the three entered the front yard, no servant dared to stop them.
When Nangong Dao and the other two appeared, Nangong Jing was meditating and practicing. Although he was practicing, Nangong Jing was very alert and he noticed anyone who appeared.
When he finished practicing and opened his eyes, a hint of displeasure flashed across his eyes. He had clearly said that no one was allowed to disturb him, so why would someone enter his room?
When he saw Nangong Dao and the other two, the look in Nangong Jing's eyes was no longer displeasure but hostility. Ever since he was reborn, Nangong Jing subconsciously avoided Nangong Dao and the other two. It was not because he was afraid of them, but because he was worried that he would not be able to control himself and kill Nangong Dao and the others.
Yan noticed Nangong Jing's mood. He was originally lying leisurely on the recliner, but suddenly jumped in front of Nangong Jing. His hair stood up and his body tensed up. It was obvious that he had entered a state of preparation for battle. As long as Nangong Dao and the other two did something wrong, he would immediately launch an attack.
Who among the three of Nangong Dao hadn't heard of the Flame Cloud Leopard's name? When the news of Nangong Jing's successful summoning of his natal beast spread, they had secretly been jealous. He had just awakened so smoothly, carving out the summoning array and summoning his natal beast. Who wouldn't envy such talent?
When he knew that what Nangong Jing summoned was the Flame Cloud Leopard with extraordinary combat power, even though the Flame Cloud Leopard's current level was still very low, it could be promoted to a god-level monster if given time.
Even if Nangong Jing's cultivation level is not high in the future, with the god-level Yanyun Leopard, to put it bluntly, Nangong Jing will have no problem walking sideways in the Dragon Shadow Continent.
Nangong Dao and the other two had their faces twisted with jealousy on the spot, and they grumbled in private that God was blind and let Nangong Jing possess such a natal magical beast.
It was precisely because of Nangong Dao and the other two that they knew the Yanyun Leopard better and knew how powerful it was.
Even though the Flame Cloud Leopard is only level one now, not even level two, only Nangong Dao among the three can withstand its attack. As for Nangong Ling and Nangong Chen, there is basically no possibility of escape.
"Seventh brother, why is this Yanyunbao suddenly angry? We didn't do anything." Nangong Dao no longer pretended to be an older brother and said in a panic.
Nangong Jing looked at Nangong Dao and the other three, their panicked expressions, and felt only amused and relieved. Nangong Jing naturally understood why Yan suddenly became like this.
If possible, Nangong Jing also wanted to directly order Yan to kill them. Unfortunately, now is not the time, and letting them die so easily would not make up for the torture he suffered in his previous life.
"Yan, come back." Nangong Jing called to Yan.
Yan turned his head and tilted it towards Nangong Jing, his round eyes full of doubts, as if saying, "Master, don't you want to kill them? Why do you want me to go back?"
Nangong Jing understood Yan's eyes. That cute look made Nangong Jing, who was originally in a bad mood, feel better.
Nangong Jing had no choice but to explain to Yan, whose IQ was only that of a four or five-year-old, why he didn't kill Nangong Dao and the others. Even if Yan could understand, it would be difficult to explain now, so he didn't say much and just called out again.
Yan stared at Nangong Jing for a while, and after confirming his meaning, he jumped onto Nangong Jing's shoulders obediently, and then let Nangong Jing pull him down and hold him in his arms.
"Second brother, third brother, fifth brother, why are you here?" Nangong Jing called out to Nangong Dao and the other two obediently.
His current identity is that of a well-behaved and sensible five-year-old child. How can he show an adult expression? Wouldn't that arouse suspicion?
"Seventh brother, you live in the palace most of the time now, and we don't have much time to spend together. I knew you were back, so I thought of coming to see you." Nangong Dao, as the oldest of the three, stood up and answered Nangong Jing directly. And according to what Nangong Dao meant, the three of them had agreed to come together.
Nangong Jing didn't doubt Nangong Dao's words. After all, in his previous life, Nangong Dao and the other two had a very good relationship, so it wasn't surprising that they had made an appointment to come and see him. But how could Nangong Jing not know that he had such a good relationship with them that he could actually get them to come and see him together?
No one knew what Nangong Jing was thinking, but he smiled and thanked the three of them, "Thank you, brothers, for thinking of me. Please take a seat."
Nangong Dao and the other two also sat down very unceremoniously, as if they wanted to have a long chat with Nangong Jing.
Nangong Jing looked at the postures of the three people, and a black line appeared on his forehead. At this time, Nangong Jing regretted leaving the palace.
If I want to change into a dress, can't I ask someone to tell Nangong Tao to bring it into the palace in the evening? Or I can just wear some clothes in the palace. They are not old clothes. I can only say that it is worth a thousand dollars to know it earlier.
Nangong Dao and the other two had no idea of the regret in Nangong Jing's heart. They kept trying to get close to Nangong Jing with one word after another. If anyone didn't know, one would have thought they had a very good relationship.
At first, Nangong Jing was a little confused about why Nangong Dao and the other two came to see him, but when he heard them openly and secretly saying that they envied Nangong Mu, Nangong Jing understood.
It was also because Nangong Dao and the other two were too young to be patient. If it were Nangong Dao and the others in their previous life, even if they were thinking about her, they would not say it out loud at the beginning, but would first subtly build a good relationship with Nangong Jing.
As long as they have a good relationship with Nangong Jing, then even if they don't mention it, Nangong Jing will take the initiative to help them, of course, the premise is that there is no murderous hatred between them.
Just because of these three people, Nangong Jing was killed or even tortured to death in his previous life, so it is impossible for Nangong Jing to become good brothers with them.
Nangong Jing didn't feel relieved until Nangong Tao came back from the palace to have lunch with him. When he was seeing Nangong Dao and the other three off, Nangong Jing clearly saw the jealousy in their eyes. They were jealous that he could have lunch with Nangong Tao.
Nangong Jing sneered in his heart. No matter how well he hid it, his nature could not be changed.
Palace banquets are usually held after sunset, so when the sun showed the slightest sign of setting, Nangong Tao took Duchess Zhong Yumei and Nangong Mu and Nangong Jing with him, and set off for the palace in a carriage.
It wasn't that Nangong Tao wanted to arrive early, but the Duke's Mansion was some distance away from the Imperial Palace, and he had to undergo inspection after arriving at the palace gate. After going through all these procedures, plus the cars of other ministers, dukes and marquises, it would take an hour before they arrived at the Tianshu Hall where the palace banquet was held. If he left a little later, he would be late.
Being late for the palace banquet, not to mention whether it would leave a bad impression on the emperor, just the fact that everyone else has arrived and you suddenly walk in at this time, everyone's stares are so intense that you want to find a hole to hide in. Therefore, everyone who attends a palace banquet will leave early for fear of being late.
After Nangong Jing and his group finished the examination, they walked towards Tianshu Hall with everyone else. Nangong Jing noticed Feng Xuanzhou with his sharp eyes. He had also left the palace today, and he was walking towards Tianshu Hall with his family.
Feng Xuanzhou obviously noticed Nangong Jing and was about to greet Nangong Jing loudly, but was stopped by his father, Prime Minister Feng. Loud noises were not allowed in the palace.
Feng Xuanzhou had been in the palace for so long, it was not that he didn't know the palace rules. He just saw Nangong Jing forget about it for a moment. When his father stopped him, he reacted and smiled embarrassedly.
Nangong Jing was also frightened by Feng Xuanzhou just now. It was really incredible that he was still so jumpy after staying in the palace for such a long time. However, it can also be seen from this how favored Feng Xuanzhou is at home.
Nangong Jing saw that there were two young men in Prime Minister Feng's group. Although they were not holding hands, the atmosphere between them looked very warm and harmonious. The occasional glances between them revealed their deep affection for each other. Nangong Jing understood that these were the only couple in the Feng family.
It seems that they were still in love at that time, so why did they suddenly divorce after a few years? It's really strange.
Nangong Jing was not familiar with them after all, so he shifted his gaze away from them and followed Nangong Tao seriously.
After arriving at Tianshu Hall, Nangong Jing went to his seat. He didn't sit with Nangong Tao and the other two, but sat behind Xuanyuan Xingyao with Feng Xuanzhou. Almost all the companions did the same. Of course, if the companion and the prince didn't have a good relationship, or if the prince didn't think highly of the companion, then he wouldn't let them sit behind him. So this was considered a special honor.
As the protagonist of today, Xuanyuan Xingyao should have arrived earlier, but after Nangong Jing and Feng Xuanzhou sat down, they did not see Xuanyuan Xingyao. They looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.
"Why hasn't the Seventh Prince arrived yet? He's not late, is he? The emperor specially held a birthday party for him today, but he's late. Will he be reported?" Feng Xuanzhou came close to Nangong Jing and said in a low voice with concern.
A trace of worry flashed across Nangong Jing's eyes, but he remained calm as he comforted Feng Xuanzhou, "No, His Highness may be a bit cold and arrogant, but he is never arrogant or willful. Perhaps something delayed him, or perhaps the Emperor and Empress wanted to bring His Highness the Seventh Prince with them."
Nangong Jing was just trying to comfort Feng Xuanzhou, but he didn't expect that as soon as he finished speaking, he heard the eunuchs singing loudly that the emperor, empress, and the seventh prince had arrived. Only then did he realize that his casual words had actually come true. Author's words: Thank you Bole 9492239 (9492239) for your support, muah! To know more exciting content, please leave me a message on Liancheng Reading
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